Vintage Japanese c1950's Folk Art Oni Mask Hand Carved Wood Wall Hanging 11" Architectural 卯花墻写 (U-no-hana-gaki utsushi) = “Copy

卯花墻写 (U-no-hana-gaki utsushi) = “Copy of U-no-hana-gaki”

evoking the abundance of the sea and the vitality of living things

it remains in fine condition throughout

1880's) of sugi (cryptomeria) case and  interiors

It weighs 1lb 6

Vintage Japanese c1950's Folk Art Oni Mask Hand Carved Wood Wall Hanging 11" Architectural 卯花墻写 (U-no-hana-gaki utsushi) = “CopyA striking hand carved Japanese wooden mask, created in the mid 20th century and inspired by the long cultural tradition of mask making in Japan, where carved masks have played central roles in ritual, theatre, and festival performance for hundreds of years. This expressive piece is sculpted from solid wood and finished by hand, featuring dramatic carved facial details and powerful stylization characteristic of Oni (demon) masks used in seasonal